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A review by auslyn
The Shining by Stephen King
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
INCREDIBLE! an absolutely amazing slowburn horror. it's a perfect look into the mind of an abused woman/spouse, an amazing allegory for the destruction and seeming possession alcohol causes. it was a tough but cathartic read as a survivor. me personally? fuck jack torrance but u do u
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse